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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 329.76 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 329.76 and 235.48 is: 324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 329.76 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/329.76 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 329.76 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 77,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,651.88/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.79

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