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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 329.95 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 329.95 and 222.70 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 329.95 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/329.95 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 329.95 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 73,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,479.87/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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