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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 328.94 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 328.94 and 209.48 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 328.94 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/328.94 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 328.94 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 68,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906.35/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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