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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.37, 354.78 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.37, 354.78 and 145.25 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.37 : 354.78 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.37/354.78 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.37x = 354.78 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.37x = 51,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,530.02/236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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