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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 354.43 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 354.43 and 149.94 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 354.43 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/354.43 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 354.43 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 53,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143.42/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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