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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.66 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.66 and 82.32 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.66 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.66 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.66 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 29,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195.61/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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