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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.60 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.60 and 223.20 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.60 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.60 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.60 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 79,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146.72/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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