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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 352.59 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 352.59 and 224.55 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 352.59 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/352.59 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 352.59 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 79,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,174.08/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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