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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 351.41 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 351.41 and 224.60 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 351.41 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/351.41 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 351.41 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 78,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,923.81/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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