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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 354.99 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 354.99 and 145.34 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 354.99 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/354.99 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 354.99 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 51,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,592.47/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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