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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 354.31 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 354.31 and 99.26 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 354.31 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/354.31 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 354.31 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 35,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,168.81/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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