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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 359.84 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 359.84 and 221.47 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 359.84 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/359.84 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 359.84 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 79,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.42/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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