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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 330.25 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 330.25 and 220.02 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 330.25 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/330.25 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 330.25 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 72,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,660.85/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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