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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.29, 358.48 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.29, 358.48 and 202.72 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.29 : 358.48 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.29/358.48 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.29x = 358.48 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.29x = 72,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,671.07/239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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