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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 823.67 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 823.67 and 236.70 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 823.67 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/823.67 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 823.67 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 194,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,962.69/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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