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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 355.02 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 355.02 and 226.72 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 355.02 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/355.02 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 355.02 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 80,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,490.13/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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