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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.24 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.24 and 193.68 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.24 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.24 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.24 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 68,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,609.20/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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