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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 356.72 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 356.72 and 208.73 is: 311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 356.72 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/356.72 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 356.72 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 74,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,455.34/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.40

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