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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 330.14 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 330.14 and 239 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 330.14 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/330.14 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 330.14 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 78,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,903.46/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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