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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.26, 354.40 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.26, 354.40 and 108 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.26 : 354.40 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.26/354.40 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.26x = 354.40 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.26x = 38,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275.20/236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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