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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.80, 354.56 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.80, 354.56 and 151.04 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.80 : 354.56 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.80/354.56 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.80x = 354.56 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.80x = 53,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552.74/236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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