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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.54 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.54 and 99.39 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.54 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.54 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.54 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 35,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.73/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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