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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.29, 351.98 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.29, 351.98 and 224.44 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.29 : 351.98 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.29/351.98 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.29x = 351.98 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.29x = 78,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,998.39/236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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