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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 358.03 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 358.03 and 228.65 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 358.03 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/358.03 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 358.03 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 81,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,863.56/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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