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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 330.77 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 330.77 and 234.96 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 330.77 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/330.77 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 330.77 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 77,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,716.54/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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