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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 353.04 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 353.04 and 228.96 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 353.04 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/353.04 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 353.04 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 80,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,832.04/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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