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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 354.26 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 354.26 and 144.94 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 354.26 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/354.26 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 354.26 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 51,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,343.95/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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