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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 355.87 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 355.87 and 206.25 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 355.87 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/355.87 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 355.87 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 73,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,398.19/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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