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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 353.99 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 353.99 and 114.23 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 353.99 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/353.99 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 353.99 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 40,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437.45/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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