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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.84 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.84 and 224.88 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.84 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.84 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.84 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 73,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,499.78/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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