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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 355.28 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 355.28 and 175.37 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 355.28 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/355.28 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 355.28 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 62,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,302.80/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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