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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 354.39 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 354.39 and 145.13 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 354.39 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/354.39 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 354.39 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 51,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,430.85/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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