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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 354.87 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 354.87 and 155.22 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 354.87 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/354.87 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 354.87 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 55,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.92/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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