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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 353.82 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 353.82 and 154.79 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 353.82 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/353.82 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 353.82 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 54,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766.03/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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