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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 353.59 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 353.59 and 144.61 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 353.59 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/353.59 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 353.59 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 51,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,132.65/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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