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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 351.68 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 351.68 and 226.86 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 351.68 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/351.68 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 351.68 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 79,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,780.99/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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