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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.35, 353.97 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.35, 353.97 and 225.79 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.35 : 353.97 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.35/353.97 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.35x = 353.97 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.35x = 79,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922.00/236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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