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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.43 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.43 and 165.33 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.43 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.43 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.43 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 54,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464.66/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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