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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 354.91 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 354.91 and 82.47 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 354.91 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/354.91 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 354.91 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 29,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269.43/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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