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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 330.08 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 330.08 and 202.71 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 330.08 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/330.08 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 330.08 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 66,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,909.50/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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