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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.56 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.56 and 228.96 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.56 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.56 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.56 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 82,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,095.90/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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