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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 357.01 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 357.01 and 236.55 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 357.01 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/357.01 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 357.01 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 84,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.72/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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