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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.61 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.61 and 82.36 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.61 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.61 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.61 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 29,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205.68/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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