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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 330.72 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 330.72 and 216.52 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 330.72 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/330.72 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 330.72 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 71,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,605.86/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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