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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 326.53 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 326.53 and 229.64 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 326.53 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/326.53 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 326.53 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 74,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,983.00/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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