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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.90, 355.35 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.90, 355.35 and 145.30 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.90 : 355.35 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.90/355.35 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.90x = 355.35 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.90x = 51,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,632.36/236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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