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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 354.09 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 354.09 and 114.39 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 354.09 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/354.09 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 354.09 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 40,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,504.36/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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