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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 354.99 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 354.99 and 145.35 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 354.99 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/354.99 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 354.99 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 51,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,597.80/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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