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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 330 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 330 and 200.24 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 330 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/330 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 330 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 66,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079.20/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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