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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 330.29 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 330.29 and 228.94 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 330.29 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/330.29 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 330.29 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 75,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,616.59/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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