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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 330.93 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 330.93 and 227.13 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 330.93 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/330.93 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 330.93 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 75,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,164.13/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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