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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 354.83 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 354.83 and 90.36 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 354.83 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/354.83 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 354.83 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 32,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.99/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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