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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 329.18 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 329.18 and 223.14 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 329.18 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/329.18 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 329.18 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 73,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,453.23/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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