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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.66, 354.80 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.66, 354.80 and 114.89 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.66 : 354.80 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.66/354.80 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.66x = 354.80 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.66x = 40,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,760.62/236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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