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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.58 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.58 and 92.08 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.58 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.58 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.58 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 32,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649.73/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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