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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 329.70 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 329.70 and 204.68 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 329.70 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/329.70 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 329.70 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 67,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483.00/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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