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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 354.94 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 354.94 and 82.68 is: 124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 354.94 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/354.94 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 354.94 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 29,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346.44/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.01

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