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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.86 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.86 and 92.18 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.86 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.86 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.86 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 32,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,710.99/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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