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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 329.37 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 329.37 and 223.66 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 329.37 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/329.37 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 329.37 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 73,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,666.47/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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