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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.48 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.48 and 114.58 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.48 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.48 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.48 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 40,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616.32/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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