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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.35 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.35 and 108.50 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.35 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.35 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.35 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 38,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555.48/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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