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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 330.41 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 330.41 and 226.85 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 330.41 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/330.41 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 330.41 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 74,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952.42/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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