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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.32 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.32 and 144.36 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.32 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.32 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.32 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 51,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,294.00/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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