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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.90, 355.35 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.90, 355.35 and 223.70 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.90 : 355.35 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.90/355.35 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.90x = 355.35 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.90x = 79,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,491.80/236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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