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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 330.75 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 330.75 and 212.09 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 330.75 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/330.75 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 330.75 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 70,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,147.11/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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