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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 330.13 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 330.13 and 226.45 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 330.13 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/330.13 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 330.13 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 74,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,755.50/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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