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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.29, 354.54 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.29, 354.54 and 155.16 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.29 : 354.54 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.29/354.54 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.29x = 354.54 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.29x = 55,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010.43/236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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