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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 357.95 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 357.95 and 230.79 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 357.95 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/357.95 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 357.95 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 82,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,611.28/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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