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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 358.93 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 358.93 and 211.87 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 358.93 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/358.93 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 358.93 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 76,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046.50/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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