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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 360.05 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 360.05 and 221.67 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 360.05 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/360.05 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 360.05 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 79,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,811.18/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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