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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 353.76 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 353.76 and 120.39 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 353.76 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/353.76 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 353.76 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 42,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589.17/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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