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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 353.88 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 353.88 and 122 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 353.88 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/353.88 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 353.88 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 43,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.36/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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