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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.42, 354.98 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.42, 354.98 and 144.85 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.42 : 354.98 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.42/354.98 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.42x = 354.98 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.42x = 51,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,416.35/236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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