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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 354.06 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 354.06 and 154.92 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 354.06 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/354.06 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 354.06 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 54,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,850.98/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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