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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 353.98 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 353.98 and 209.20 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 353.98 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/353.98 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 353.98 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 74,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,052.62/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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