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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 330.48 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 330.48 and 184.24 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 330.48 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/330.48 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 330.48 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 60,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887.64/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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