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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 354.79 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 354.79 and 90.38 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 354.79 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/354.79 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 354.79 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 32,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064.37/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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