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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 330.29 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 330.29 and 165.45 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 330.29 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/330.29 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 330.29 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 54,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.89/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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