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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 354.68 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 354.68 and 114.80 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 354.68 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/354.68 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 354.68 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 40,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714.92/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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