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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.16 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.16 and 228.64 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.16 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.16 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.16 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 75,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,487.78/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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