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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 330.89 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 330.89 and 162.09 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 330.89 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/330.89 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 330.89 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 53,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,633.15/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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