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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355 and 92.31 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 32,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770.05/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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