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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.32 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.32 and 184.96 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.32 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.32 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.32 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 65,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,535.03/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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