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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 354.58 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 354.58 and 149.79 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 354.58 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/354.58 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 354.58 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 53,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112.54/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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