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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 354.86 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 354.86 and 226.04 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 354.86 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/354.86 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 354.86 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 80,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209.65/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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