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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.32 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.32 and 134.48 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.32 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.32 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.32 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 44,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419.11/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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