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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 359.10 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 359.10 and 224.16 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 359.10 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/359.10 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 359.10 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 80,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.86/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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