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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.06 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.06 and 181.38 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.06 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.06 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.06 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 64,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219.40/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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