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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 329.58 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 329.58 and 231.58 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 329.58 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/329.58 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 329.58 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 76,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,324.14/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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