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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 358.17 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 358.17 and 233.31 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 358.17 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/358.17 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 358.17 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 83,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,565.11/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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