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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.67, 354.33 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.67, 354.33 and 182.67 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.67 : 354.33 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.67/354.33 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.67x = 354.33 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.67x = 64,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725.46/236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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