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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.42 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.42 and 224.02 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.42 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.42 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.42 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 73,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,796.67/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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