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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 352.44 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 352.44 and 227.84 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 352.44 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/352.44 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 352.44 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 80,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298.17/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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