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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 354 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 354 and 114.39 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 354 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/354 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 354 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 40,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,494.06/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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