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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 331.14 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 331.14 and 233.37 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 331.14 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/331.14 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 331.14 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 77,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,278.14/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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