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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.37 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.37 and 234.15 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.37 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.37 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.37 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 83,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,912.34/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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