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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.66 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.66 and 119.22 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.66 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.66 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.66 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 42,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282.57/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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