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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 358.51 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 358.51 and 235.56 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 358.51 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/358.51 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 358.51 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 84,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.62/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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