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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 355.05 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 355.05 and 236.43 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 355.05 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/355.05 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 355.05 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 83,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944.47/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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