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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 354.36 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 354.36 and 133.30 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 354.36 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/354.36 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 354.36 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 47,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,236.19/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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