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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 331.47 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 331.47 and 208.53 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 331.47 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/331.47 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 331.47 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 69,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.44/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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