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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 353.89 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 353.89 and 144.65 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 353.89 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/353.89 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 353.89 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 51,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,190.19/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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