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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 358.80 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 358.80 and 215.80 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 358.80 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/358.80 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 358.80 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 77,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,429.04/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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