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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 353.81 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 353.81 and 144.77 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 353.81 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/353.81 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 353.81 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 51,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,218.58/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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