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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.71 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.71 and 145.22 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.71 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.71 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.71 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 51,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509.58/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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