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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.33, 354.66 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.33, 354.66 and 175.27 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.33 : 354.66 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.33/354.66 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.33x = 354.66 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.33x = 62,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160.38/236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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