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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 354.42 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 354.42 and 225.14 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 354.42 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/354.42 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 354.42 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 79,794.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,794.12/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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