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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.48 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.48 and 145.62 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.48 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.48 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.48 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 51,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,619.38/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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