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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 330 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 330 and 211.16 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 330 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/330 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 330 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 69,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,682.80/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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