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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.95 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.95 and 219.77 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.95 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.95 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.95 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 78,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,007.15/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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