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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 350.86 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 350.86 and 226.38 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 350.86 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/350.86 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 350.86 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 79,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,427.69/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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