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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 330.45 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 330.45 and 184.65 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 330.45 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/330.45 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 330.45 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 61,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017.59/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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