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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 328.32 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 328.32 and 216.04 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 328.32 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/328.32 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 328.32 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 70,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,930.25/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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