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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 331.12 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 331.12 and 184.48 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 331.12 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/331.12 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 331.12 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 61,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085.02/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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