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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 330.66 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 330.66 and 204.65 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 330.66 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/330.66 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 330.66 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 67,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667.92/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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