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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 351.51 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 351.51 and 224.59 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 351.51 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/351.51 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 351.51 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 78,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,948.32/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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