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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 329.33 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 329.33 and 214.88 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 329.33 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/329.33 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 329.33 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 70,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,765.32/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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