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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.72 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.72 and 155.08 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.72 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.72 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.72 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 55,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009.98/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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