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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 353.34 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 353.34 and 209.70 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 353.34 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/353.34 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 353.34 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 74,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095.40/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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