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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 354.62 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 354.62 and 155.48 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 354.62 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/354.62 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 354.62 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 55,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136.32/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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