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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 353.76 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 353.76 and 114.09 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 353.76 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/353.76 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 353.76 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 40,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360.48/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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