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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 359.01 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 359.01 and 217.56 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 359.01 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/359.01 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 359.01 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 78,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,106.22/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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