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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 356.49 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 356.49 and 230.88 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 356.49 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/356.49 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 356.49 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 82,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,306.41/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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