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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 354.20 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 354.20 and 114.62 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 354.20 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/354.20 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 354.20 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 40,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,596.06/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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