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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.47, 354.93 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.47, 354.93 and 99.48 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.47 : 354.93 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.47/354.93 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.47x = 354.93 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.47x = 35,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.44/236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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