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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 355.68 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 355.68 and 145.62 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 355.68 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/355.68 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 355.68 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 51,794.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,794.12/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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