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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 354.15 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 354.15 and 114.43 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 354.15 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/354.15 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 354.15 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 40,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525.38/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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