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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 354.58 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 354.58 and 182.32 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 354.58 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/354.58 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 354.58 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 64,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,645.68/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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