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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 354.66 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 354.66 and 144.04 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 354.66 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/354.66 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 354.66 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 51,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085.23/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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