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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 354.90 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 354.90 and 155.52 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 354.90 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/354.90 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 354.90 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 55,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194.05/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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