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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 329.92 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 329.92 and 202.84 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 329.92 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/329.92 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 329.92 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 66,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,920.97/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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