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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 324.98 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 324.98 and 226.74 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 324.98 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/324.98 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 324.98 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 73,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,684.83/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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