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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 354.56 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 354.56 and 223.30 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 354.56 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/354.56 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 354.56 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 79,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,173.25/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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