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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 332.28 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 332.28 and 233.46 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 332.28 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/332.28 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 332.28 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 77,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,574.09/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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