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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 359.02 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 359.02 and 209.28 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 359.02 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/359.02 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 359.02 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 75,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,135.71/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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