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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.39 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.39 and 114.67 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.39 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.39 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.39 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 40,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637.90/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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