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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.13 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.13 and 219.15 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.13 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.13 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.13 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 78,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484.74/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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