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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 354.44 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 354.44 and 145.59 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 354.44 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/354.44 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 354.44 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 51,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,603.28/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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