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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.17 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.17 and 224.22 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.17 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.17 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.17 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 79,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,861.89/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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