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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.27 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.27 and 132.24 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.27 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.27 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.27 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 46,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,848.66/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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