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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.36 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.36 and 226.04 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.36 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.36 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.36 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 74,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674.57/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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