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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 329.99 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 329.99 and 228.69 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 329.99 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/329.99 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 329.99 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 75,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462.62/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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