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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 331.46 and 213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 331.46 and 213.83 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 331.46 = 213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/331.46 = 213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 331.46 × 213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 70,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,876.09/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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