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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 356.84 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 356.84 and 206.76 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 356.84 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/356.84 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 356.84 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 73,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,779.20/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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