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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 354.59 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 354.59 and 145.12 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 354.59 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/354.59 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 354.59 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 51,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.10/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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