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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 354.20 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 354.20 and 133.52 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 354.20 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/354.20 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 354.20 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 47,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,292.78/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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