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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.62 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.62 and 180.82 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.62 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.62 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.62 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 59,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601.89/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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