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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 353.48 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 353.48 and 120.28 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 353.48 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/353.48 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 353.48 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 42,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.57/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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