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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 355.40 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 355.40 and 145.49 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 355.40 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/355.40 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 355.40 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 51,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,706.42/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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