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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 355.20 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 355.20 and 155.84 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 355.20 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/355.20 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 355.20 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 55,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354.37/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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