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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 359.12 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 359.12 and 203.20 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 359.12 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/359.12 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 359.12 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 72,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,973.18/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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