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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 354.45 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 354.45 and 209.30 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 354.45 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/354.45 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 354.45 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 74,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,186.39/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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