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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 355.13 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 355.13 and 209.87 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 355.13 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/355.13 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 355.13 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 74,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,530.08/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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