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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 354.23 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 354.23 and 209.17 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 354.23 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/354.23 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 354.23 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 74,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,094.29/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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