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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 357.64 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 357.64 and 204.32 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 357.64 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/357.64 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 357.64 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 73,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,073.00/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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