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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 353.91 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 353.91 and 114.06 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 353.91 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/353.91 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 353.91 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 40,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,366.97/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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