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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.33, 354.63 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.33, 354.63 and 197.72 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.33 : 354.63 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.33/354.63 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.33x = 354.63 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.33x = 70,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,117.44/236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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