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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 355.58 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 355.58 and 226.12 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 355.58 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/355.58 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 355.58 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 80,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,403.75/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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