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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 357.36 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 357.36 and 225.60 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 357.36 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/357.36 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 357.36 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 80,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,620.42/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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