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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.11, 354.14 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.11, 354.14 and 144.82 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.11 : 354.14 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.11/354.14 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.11x = 354.14 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.11x = 51,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284.78/236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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