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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 330.20 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 330.20 and 180.95 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 330.20 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/330.20 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 330.20 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 59,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747.13/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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