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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 356.96 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 356.96 and 209.88 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 356.96 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/356.96 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 356.96 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 74,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,918.76/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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