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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.73 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.73 and 224.36 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.73 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.73 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.73 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 79,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,137.30/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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