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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 330.24 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 330.24 and 204.43 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 330.24 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/330.24 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 330.24 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 67,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,508.29/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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