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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 329.61 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 329.61 and 202.24 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 329.61 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/329.61 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 329.61 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 66,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,660.33/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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