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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 354.48 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 354.48 and 144.98 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 354.48 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/354.48 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 354.48 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 51,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392.51/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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