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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 357.72 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 357.72 and 209.94 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 357.72 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/357.72 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 357.72 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 75,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,099.74/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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