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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 330.09 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 330.09 and 180.33 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 330.09 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/330.09 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 330.09 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 59,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525.13/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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