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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 359.98 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 359.98 and 228.16 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 359.98 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/359.98 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 359.98 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 82,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,131.90/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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