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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 354.84 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 354.84 and 225.12 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 354.84 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/354.84 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 354.84 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 79,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,881.58/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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