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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.97 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.97 and 222.51 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.97 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.97 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.97 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 80,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,096.92/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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