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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 330.31 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 330.31 and 214.48 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 330.31 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/330.31 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 330.31 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 70,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844.89/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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