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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 329.34 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 329.34 and 232.84 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 329.34 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/329.34 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 329.34 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 76,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,683.53/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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