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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 354.83 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 354.83 and 145.39 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 354.83 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/354.83 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 354.83 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 51,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588.73/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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