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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.06 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.06 and 114.27 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.06 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.06 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.06 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 40,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,458.44/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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