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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 354.28 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 354.28 and 145.06 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 354.28 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/354.28 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 354.28 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 51,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391.86/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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