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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.64 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.64 and 220.32 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.64 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.64 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.64 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 79,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235.88/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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