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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 353.82 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 353.82 and 114.27 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 353.82 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/353.82 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 353.82 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 40,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,431.01/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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