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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 333.38 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 333.38 and 237.09 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 333.38 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/333.38 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 333.38 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 79,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041.06/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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