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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 327.31 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 327.31 and 182.37 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 327.31 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/327.31 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 327.31 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 59,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691.52/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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