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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 326.16 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 326.16 and 228.12 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 326.16 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/326.16 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 326.16 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 74,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403.62/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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