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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 354.96 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 354.96 and 235.68 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 354.96 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/354.96 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 354.96 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 83,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656.97/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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