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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 327.20 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 327.20 and 159.52 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 327.20 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/327.20 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 327.20 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 52,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194.94/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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