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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 354.43 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 354.43 and 224.72 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 354.43 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/354.43 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 354.43 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 79,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,648.08/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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