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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 330.08 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 330.08 and 190.24 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 330.08 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/330.08 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 330.08 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 62,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794.42/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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