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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.42 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.42 and 99.30 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.42 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.42 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.42 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 35,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.91/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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