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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 354.29 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 354.29 and 226.70 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 354.29 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/354.29 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 354.29 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 80,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314.64/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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