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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 330.09 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 330.09 and 134.31 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 330.09 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/330.09 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 330.09 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 44,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334.39/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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