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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 352.75 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 352.75 and 229.41 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 352.75 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/352.75 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 352.75 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 80,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,924.38/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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