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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 332.08 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 332.08 and 204.96 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 332.08 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/332.08 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 332.08 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 68,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063.12/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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