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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 354.02 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 354.02 and 182.16 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 354.02 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/354.02 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 354.02 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 64,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488.28/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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