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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 354.60 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 354.60 and 225.61 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 354.60 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/354.60 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 354.60 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 80,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,001.31/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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