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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 358.90 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 358.90 and 238.37 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 358.90 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/358.90 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 358.90 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 85,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,548.60/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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