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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.58 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.58 and 184.08 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.58 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.58 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.58 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 60,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,853.17/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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