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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 354.17 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 354.17 and 148.59 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 354.17 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/354.17 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 354.17 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 52,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626.49/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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