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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.63 and 213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.63 and 213.65 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.63 = 213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.63 = 213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.63 × 213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 70,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,637.45/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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