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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 354.80 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 354.80 and 65.53 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 354.80 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/354.80 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 354.80 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 23,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,250.04/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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