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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 330.36 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 330.36 and 227.68 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 330.36 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/330.36 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 330.36 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 75,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,216.36/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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