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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 355.31 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 355.31 and 155.67 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 355.31 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/355.31 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 355.31 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 55,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310.33/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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