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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.60 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.60 and 216.52 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.60 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.60 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.60 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 71,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,581.51/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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