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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 358.83 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 358.83 and 221.46 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 358.83 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/358.83 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 358.83 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 79,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,466.49/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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