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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 332.20 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 332.20 and 235.37 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 332.20 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/332.20 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 332.20 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 78,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,189.33/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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