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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 357.55 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 357.55 and 209.09 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 357.55 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/357.55 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 357.55 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 74,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,760.13/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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