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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 354.42 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 354.42 and 114.48 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 354.42 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/354.42 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 354.42 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 40,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,574.00/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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