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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 330.78 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 330.78 and 230.50 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 330.78 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/330.78 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 330.78 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 76,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,244.79/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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