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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 351.23 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 351.23 and 224.60 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 351.23 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/351.23 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 351.23 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 78,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,886.26/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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