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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.24, 354.08 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.24, 354.08 and 143.72 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.24 : 354.08 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.24/354.08 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.24x = 354.08 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.24x = 50,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,888.38/236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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