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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 354.16 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 354.16 and 223.18 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 354.16 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/354.16 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 354.16 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 79,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,039.99/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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