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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 352.17 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 352.17 and 221.46 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 352.17 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/352.17 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 352.17 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 77,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,991.57/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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