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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 354.62 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 354.62 and 65.41 is: 98.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 354.62 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/354.62 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 354.62 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 23,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195.69/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.12

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