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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 355.44 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 355.44 and 155.68 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 355.44 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/355.44 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 355.44 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 55,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334.90/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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