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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354.46 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354.46 and 225.22 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354.46 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354.46 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354.46 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 79,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,831.48/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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