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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 354.68 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 354.68 and 202.10 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 354.68 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/354.68 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 354.68 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 71,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,678.04/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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