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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.38, 354.59 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.38, 354.59 and 114.75 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.38 : 354.59 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.38/354.59 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.38x = 354.59 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.38x = 40,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.20/236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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