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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 354.69 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 354.69 and 145.44 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 354.69 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/354.69 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 354.69 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 51,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,586.11/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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