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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 354.89 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 354.89 and 145.32 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 354.89 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/354.89 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 354.89 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 51,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572.61/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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