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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 339.12 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 339.12 and 239.40 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 339.12 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/339.12 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 339.12 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 81,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185.33/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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