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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 356.08 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 356.08 and 223.40 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 356.08 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/356.08 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 356.08 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 79,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,548.27/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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