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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 359.12 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 359.12 and 203.37 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 359.12 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/359.12 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 359.12 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 73,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034.23/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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