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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.37, 354.02 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.37, 354.02 and 228.27 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.37 : 354.02 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.37/354.02 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.37x = 354.02 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.37x = 80,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,811.00/236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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