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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 354.96 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 354.96 and 154.56 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 354.96 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/354.96 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 354.96 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 54,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862.62/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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