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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 331.38 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 331.38 and 230.12 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 331.38 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/331.38 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 331.38 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 76,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,257.17/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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