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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 330.26 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 330.26 and 180.90 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 330.26 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/330.26 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 330.26 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 59,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744.03/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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