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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.41 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.41 and 149.51 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.41 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.41 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.41 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 52,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,985.32/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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