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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 352.76 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 352.76 and 202.50 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 352.76 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/352.76 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 352.76 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 71,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,432.89/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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