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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 355.44 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 355.44 and 228 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 355.44 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/355.44 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 355.44 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 81,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,040.32/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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