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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 359.31 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 359.31 and 216.51 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 359.31 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/359.31 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 359.31 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 77,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,794.21/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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