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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 353.91 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 353.91 and 154.92 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 353.91 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/353.91 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 353.91 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 54,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827.74/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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