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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 352.67 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 352.67 and 223.74 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 352.67 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/352.67 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 352.67 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 78,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,905.27/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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