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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.86, 355.02 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.86, 355.02 and 209.86 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.86 : 355.02 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.86/355.02 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.86x = 355.02 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.86x = 74,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,504.50/236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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