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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 329.94 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 329.94 and 236.04 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 329.94 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/329.94 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 329.94 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 77,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,879.04/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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