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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 353.52 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 353.52 and 154.80 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 353.52 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/353.52 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 353.52 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 54,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724.90/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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