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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 331.24 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 331.24 and 203.31 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 331.24 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/331.24 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 331.24 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 67,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,344.40/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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