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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 354.68 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 354.68 and 225.24 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 354.68 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/354.68 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 354.68 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 79,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888.12/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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