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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 354 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 354 and 114.49 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 354 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/354 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 354 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 40,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,529.46/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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