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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 353.97 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 353.97 and 149.34 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 353.97 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/353.97 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 353.97 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 52,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861.88/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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