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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 354.70 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 354.70 and 99.60 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 354.70 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/354.70 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 354.70 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 35,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,328.12/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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