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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 357.16 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 357.16 and 225.44 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 357.16 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/357.16 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 357.16 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 80,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,518.15/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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