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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 356.70 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 356.70 and 225.48 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 356.70 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/356.70 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 356.70 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 80,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428.72/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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