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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 356.32 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 356.32 and 212.88 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 356.32 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/356.32 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 356.32 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 75,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,853.40/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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