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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 359.40 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 359.40 and 202.77 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 359.40 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/359.40 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 359.40 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 72,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,875.54/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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