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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.90, 355.74 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.90, 355.74 and 154.77 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.90 : 355.74 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.90/355.74 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.90x = 355.74 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.90x = 55,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058.12/236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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