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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 356.04 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 356.04 and 145.77 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 356.04 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/356.04 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 356.04 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 51,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899.95/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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