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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 354.98 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 354.98 and 82.54 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 354.98 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/354.98 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 354.98 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 29,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299.64/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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