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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 359.03 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 359.03 and 140.30 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 359.03 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/359.03 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 359.03 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 50,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,369.41/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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