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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 358.36 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 358.36 and 200.69 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 358.36 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/358.36 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 358.36 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 71,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,919.27/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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