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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 329.28 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 329.28 and 213.30 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 329.28 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/329.28 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 329.28 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 70,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,235.42/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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