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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 358.74 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 358.74 and 217.14 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 358.74 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/358.74 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 358.74 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 77,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,896.80/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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