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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.64 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.64 and 239.22 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.64 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.64 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.64 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 79,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,574.14/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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