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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 354.32 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 354.32 and 144.94 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 354.32 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/354.32 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 354.32 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 51,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355.14/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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