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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.70 and 224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.70 and 224.87 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.70 = 224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.70 = 224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.70 × 224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 79,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,534.75/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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