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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.26, 354.48 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.26, 354.48 and 155.44 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.26 : 354.48 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.26/354.48 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.26x = 354.48 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.26x = 55,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,100.37/236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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