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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 324.60 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 324.60 and 226.10 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 324.60 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/324.60 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 324.60 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 73,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,392.06/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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