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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 355.01 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 355.01 and 150.32 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 355.01 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/355.01 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 355.01 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 53,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.58/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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