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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 354.82 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 354.82 and 99.62 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 354.82 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/354.82 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 354.82 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 35,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.48/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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