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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 354.08 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 354.08 and 149.56 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 354.08 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/354.08 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 354.08 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 52,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,955.46/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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