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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 359.44 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 359.44 and 216.48 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 359.44 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/359.44 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 359.44 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 77,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,811.57/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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