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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 353.72 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 353.72 and 155.04 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 353.72 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/353.72 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 353.72 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 54,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,840.75/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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