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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 331.11 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 331.11 and 219.42 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 331.11 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/331.11 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 331.11 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 72,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,652.16/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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