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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 354.31 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 354.31 and 144.72 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 354.31 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/354.31 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 354.31 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 51,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275.38/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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