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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 354.15 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 354.15 and 203.01 is: 303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 354.15 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/354.15 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 354.15 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 71,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,895.99/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.55

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