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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 360.11 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 360.11 and 220.82 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 360.11 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/360.11 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 360.11 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 79,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,518.24/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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