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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.64 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.64 and 220.52 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.64 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.64 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.64 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 79,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308.71/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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