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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.27 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.27 and 90.58 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.27 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.27 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.27 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 32,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180.58/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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