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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 359.19 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 359.19 and 238.44 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 359.19 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/359.19 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 359.19 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 85,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,645.26/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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