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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 352.37 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 352.37 and 225.54 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 352.37 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/352.37 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 352.37 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 79,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,473.53/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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