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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.92 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.92 and 226.14 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.92 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.92 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.92 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 80,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,487.75/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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