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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 355.17 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 355.17 and 145.28 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 355.17 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/355.17 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 355.17 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 51,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,599.10/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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