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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.96 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.96 and 226.72 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.96 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.96 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.96 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 80,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,476.53/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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