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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 355.41 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 355.41 and 146.21 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 355.41 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/355.41 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 355.41 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 51,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,962.72/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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