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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.20 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.20 and 225.28 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.20 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.20 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.20 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 80,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,920.58/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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