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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 353.90 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 353.90 and 224.33 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 353.90 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/353.90 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 353.90 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 79,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389.18/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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