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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 354.79 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 354.79 and 228.73 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 354.79 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/354.79 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 354.79 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 81,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,151.12/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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