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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 358.82 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 358.82 and 203.21 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 358.82 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/358.82 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 358.82 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 72,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914.80/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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