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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 331.37 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 331.37 and 214.18 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 331.37 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/331.37 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 331.37 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 70,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,974.80/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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