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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 354.93 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 354.93 and 145.45 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 354.93 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/354.93 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 354.93 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 51,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,624.57/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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