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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 353.97 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 353.97 and 182.46 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 353.97 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/353.97 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 353.97 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 64,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,585.37/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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