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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 330.56 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 330.56 and 208.37 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 330.56 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/330.56 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 330.56 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 68,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,876.09/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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