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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 354.15 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 354.15 and 182.22 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 354.15 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/354.15 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 354.15 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 64,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,533.21/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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