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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 355.22 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 355.22 and 225.20 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 355.22 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/355.22 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 355.22 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 79,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,995.54/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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