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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 354.56 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 354.56 and 82.34 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 354.56 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/354.56 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 354.56 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 29,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193.62/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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