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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 329.60 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 329.60 and 211.44 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 329.60 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/329.60 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 329.60 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 69,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,690.62/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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