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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 355.78 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 355.78 and 235.54 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 355.78 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/355.78 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 355.78 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 83,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,800.42/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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