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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.72 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.72 and 226.43 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.72 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.72 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.72 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 80,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,091.62/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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