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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 354.56 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 354.56 and 175.20 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 354.56 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/354.56 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 354.56 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 62,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,118.91/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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