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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.02 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.02 and 141.35 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.02 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.02 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.02 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 50,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604.34/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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