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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 352.49 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 352.49 and 223.89 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 352.49 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/352.49 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 352.49 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 78,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,918.99/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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