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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 357.63 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 357.63 and 226.16 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 357.63 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/357.63 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 357.63 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 80,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,879.81/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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