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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 359.10 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 359.10 and 233.80 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 359.10 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/359.10 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 359.10 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 83,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957.58/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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