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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 354.07 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 354.07 and 133.23 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 354.07 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/354.07 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 354.07 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 47,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172.75/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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