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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 330.57 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 330.57 and 181.32 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 330.57 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/330.57 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 330.57 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 59,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938.95/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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