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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 330.78 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 330.78 and 184.11 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 330.78 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/330.78 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 330.78 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 60,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,899.91/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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