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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 359.30 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 359.30 and 208.44 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 359.30 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/359.30 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 359.30 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 74,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893.01/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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