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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 354.96 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 354.96 and 114.81 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 354.96 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/354.96 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 354.96 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 40,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752.96/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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