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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 352.58 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 352.58 and 229.52 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 352.58 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/352.58 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 352.58 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 80,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,924.16/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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