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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 354.37 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 354.37 and 209.25 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 354.37 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/354.37 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 354.37 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 74,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,151.92/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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