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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 354.48 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 354.48 and 114.44 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 354.48 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/354.48 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 354.48 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 40,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565.49/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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