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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 349.78 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 349.78 and 236.44 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 349.78 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/349.78 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 349.78 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 82,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,701.98/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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