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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.26 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.26 and 209.36 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.26 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.26 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.26 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 74,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,165.06/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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