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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 361.13 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 361.13 and 230.73 is: 348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 361.13 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/361.13 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 361.13 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 83,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,322.37/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.17

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