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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.33 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.33 and 151.02 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.33 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.33 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.33 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 53,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,510.92/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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