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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 328.89 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 328.89 and 220.20 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 328.89 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/328.89 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 328.89 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 72,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,421.58/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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