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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 354.04 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 354.04 and 82.08 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 354.04 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/354.04 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 354.04 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 29,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,059.60/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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