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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 331.44 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 331.44 and 203.46 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 331.44 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/331.44 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 331.44 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 67,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,434.78/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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