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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.47, 354.79 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.47, 354.79 and 108.13 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.47 : 354.79 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.47/354.79 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.47x = 354.79 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.47x = 38,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.40/236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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