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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 354.88 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 354.88 and 108.26 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 354.88 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/354.88 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 354.88 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 38,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419.31/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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