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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 329.70 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 329.70 and 211.53 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 329.70 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/329.70 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 329.70 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 69,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,741.44/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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