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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.89, 354.69 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.89, 354.69 and 223.25 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.89 : 354.69 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.89/354.69 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.89x = 354.69 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.89x = 79,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,182.77/236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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