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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 331.15 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 331.15 and 233.36 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 331.15 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/331.15 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 331.15 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 77,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,277.41/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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