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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 350.88 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 350.88 and 224.54 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 350.88 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/350.88 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 350.88 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 78,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,786.60/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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