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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.20 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.20 and 145.04 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.20 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.20 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.20 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 51,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370.67/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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