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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 328.74 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 328.74 and 230.24 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 328.74 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/328.74 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 328.74 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 75,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,689.10/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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