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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 330.92 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 330.92 and 184.32 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 330.92 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/330.92 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 330.92 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 60,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995.64/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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