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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 357.46 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 357.46 and 225.98 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 357.46 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/357.46 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 357.46 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 80,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778.81/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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