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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.05, 353.62 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.05, 353.62 and 154.65 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.05 : 353.62 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.05/353.62 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.05x = 353.62 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.05x = 54,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686.06/236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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