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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 353.43 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 353.43 and 149.13 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 353.43 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/353.43 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 353.43 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 52,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707.02/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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