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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.42, 354.74 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.42, 354.74 and 145.16 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.42 : 354.74 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.42/354.74 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.42x = 354.74 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.42x = 51,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,494.06/236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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