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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 329.64 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 329.64 and 211.39 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 329.64 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/329.64 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 329.64 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 69,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,682.60/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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