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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 354.29 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 354.29 and 209.34 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 354.29 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/354.29 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 354.29 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 74,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,166.02/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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