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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.30 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.30 and 82.12 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.30 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.30 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.30 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 29,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095.12/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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