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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 359.33 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 359.33 and 223.34 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 359.33 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/359.33 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 359.33 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 80,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,249.85/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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