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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.13 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.13 and 238.32 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.13 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.13 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.13 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 78,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438.26/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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