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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.37 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.37 and 65.91 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.37 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.37 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.37 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 23,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422.44/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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