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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 359.49 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 359.49 and 228.51 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 359.49 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/359.49 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 359.49 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 82,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,147.06/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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