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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 332.66 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 332.66 and 238.23 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 332.66 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/332.66 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 332.66 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 79,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,250.19/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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