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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 354.99 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 354.99 and 99.70 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 354.99 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/354.99 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 354.99 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 35,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.25/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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