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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 330.42 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 330.42 and 208.13 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 330.42 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/330.42 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 330.42 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 68,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,768.66/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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