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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.75 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.75 and 225.20 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.75 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.75 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.75 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 79,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,663.29/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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