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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.59 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.59 and 99.34 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.59 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.59 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.59 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 35,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.22/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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