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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 354.81 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 354.81 and 63.20 is: 94.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 354.81 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/354.81 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 354.81 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 22,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422.22/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.80

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