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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 331.35 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 331.35 and 236.68 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 331.35 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/331.35 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 331.35 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 78,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,423.92/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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