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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 354.66 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 354.66 and 90.15 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 354.66 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/354.66 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 354.66 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 31,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972.60/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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