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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.41 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.41 and 231.15 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.41 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.41 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.41 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 82,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,153.02/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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