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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 354.22 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 354.22 and 133.28 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 354.22 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/354.22 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 354.22 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 47,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,210.44/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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