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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 353.62 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 353.62 and 228.04 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 353.62 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/353.62 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 353.62 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 80,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,639.50/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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