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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 354.96 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 354.96 and 155.54 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 354.96 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/354.96 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 354.96 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 55,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210.48/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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