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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.21 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.21 and 134.32 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.21 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.21 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.21 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 47,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711.47/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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