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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 352.45 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 352.45 and 224.24 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 352.45 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/352.45 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 352.45 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 79,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031.91/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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