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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 354.65 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 354.65 and 150.88 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 354.65 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/354.65 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 354.65 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 53,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507.82/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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