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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 354.96 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 354.96 and 155.52 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 354.96 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/354.96 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 354.96 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 55,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203.38/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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