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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 332.64 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 332.64 and 237.24 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 332.64 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/332.64 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 332.64 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 78,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,915.51/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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