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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 329.87 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 329.87 and 220.93 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 329.87 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/329.87 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 329.87 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 72,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,877.91/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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