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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 353.34 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 353.34 and 226.07 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 353.34 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/353.34 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 353.34 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 79,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877.50/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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