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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 359.36 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 359.36 and 227.44 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 359.36 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/359.36 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 359.36 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 81,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,732.84/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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