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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 330 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 330 and 234.38 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 330 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/330 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 330 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 77,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345.40/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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