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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.27, 354.18 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.27, 354.18 and 99.41 is: 149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.27 : 354.18 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.27/354.18 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.27x = 354.18 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.27x = 35,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,209.55/236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.02

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