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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 359.14 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 359.14 and 224.22 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 359.14 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/359.14 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 359.14 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 80,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,526.37/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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