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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.35 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.35 and 82.25 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.35 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.35 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.35 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 29,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145.29/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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