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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 359.86 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 359.86 and 225.64 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 359.86 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/359.86 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 359.86 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 81,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,198.81/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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