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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 329.70 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 329.70 and 218.08 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 329.70 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/329.70 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 329.70 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 71,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,900.98/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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