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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 358.07 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 358.07 and 225.28 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 358.07 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/358.07 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 358.07 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 80,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.01/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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