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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 330.15 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 330.15 and 134.32 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 330.15 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/330.15 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 330.15 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 44,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345.75/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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