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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 355.19 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 355.19 and 154.58 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 355.19 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/355.19 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 355.19 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 54,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.72/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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