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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.73 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.73 and 145.35 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.73 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.73 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.73 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 51,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,705.36/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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