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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 330.48 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 330.48 and 165.11 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 330.48 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/330.48 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 330.48 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 54,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,563.90/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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