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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 330.72 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 330.72 and 226.98 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 330.72 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/330.72 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 330.72 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 75,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,066.83/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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