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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 328.10 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 328.10 and 236.10 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 328.10 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/328.10 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 328.10 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 77,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,463.23/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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