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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 354.95 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 354.95 and 202.47 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 354.95 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/354.95 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 354.95 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 71,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.71/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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