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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 352.94 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 352.94 and 226.55 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 352.94 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/352.94 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 352.94 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 79,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,960.01/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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