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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 354.44 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 354.44 and 145.10 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 354.44 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/354.44 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 354.44 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 51,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,429.24/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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