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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 353.97 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 353.97 and 120.49 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 353.97 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/353.97 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 353.97 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 42,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648.96/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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