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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 329.72 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 329.72 and 211.49 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 329.72 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/329.72 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 329.72 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 69,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,729.78/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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