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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 353.80 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 353.80 and 144.64 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 353.80 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/353.80 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 353.80 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 51,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172.74/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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