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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.67, 355.05 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.67, 355.05 and 144.18 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.67 : 355.05 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.67/355.05 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.67x = 355.05 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.67x = 51,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,190.50/236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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