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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 330.72 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 330.72 and 230.43 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 330.72 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/330.72 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 330.72 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 76,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,207.81/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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