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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 329.67 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 329.67 and 230.82 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 329.67 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/329.67 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 329.67 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 76,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094.43/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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