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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.12 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.12 and 219.88 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.12 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.12 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.12 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 72,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,586.79/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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