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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 355.77 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 355.77 and 206.70 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 355.77 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/355.77 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 355.77 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 73,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,537.66/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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