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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 330.14 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 330.14 and 238.94 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 330.14 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/330.14 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 330.14 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 78,883.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,883.65/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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