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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 355.92 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 355.92 and 226.40 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 355.92 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/355.92 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 355.92 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 80,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,580.29/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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