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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 355.62 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 355.62 and 209.96 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 355.62 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/355.62 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 355.62 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 74,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,664.20/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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