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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 355.14 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 355.14 and 222.28 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 355.14 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/355.14 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 355.14 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 78,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,940.52/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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