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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 329.78 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 329.78 and 180.29 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 329.78 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/329.78 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 329.78 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 59,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,457.31/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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