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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 360.33 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 360.33 and 225.12 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 360.33 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/360.33 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 360.33 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 81,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,117.49/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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