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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.40 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.40 and 182.41 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.40 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.40 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.40 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 64,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,644.76/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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