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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 352.62 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 352.62 and 228.88 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 352.62 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/352.62 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 352.62 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 80,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,707.67/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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