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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 354.38 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 354.38 and 133.50 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 354.38 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/354.38 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 354.38 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 47,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,309.73/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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