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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 354.96 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 354.96 and 182.32 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 354.96 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/354.96 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 354.96 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 64,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,716.31/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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