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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.88 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.88 and 224.28 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.88 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.88 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.88 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 79,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,368.21/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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