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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 329.99 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 329.99 and 219.65 is: 302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 329.99 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/329.99 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 329.99 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 72,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479.56/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.94

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