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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 330.10 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 330.10 and 224.63 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 330.10 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/330.10 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 330.10 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 74,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150.07/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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