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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 329.70 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 329.70 and 227.89 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 329.70 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/329.70 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 329.70 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 75,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,135.33/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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