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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 325.68 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 325.68 and 209.16 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 325.68 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/325.68 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 325.68 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 68,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,116.55/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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