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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 357.63 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 357.63 and 225.13 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 357.63 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/357.63 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 357.63 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 80,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,513.24/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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