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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 329.26 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 329.26 and 206.31 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 329.26 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/329.26 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 329.26 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 67,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,929.63/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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