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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 330.44 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 330.44 and 165.92 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 330.44 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/330.44 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 330.44 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 54,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824.12/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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