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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.39 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.39 and 154.20 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.39 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.39 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.39 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 54,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.94/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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