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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 359.10 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 359.10 and 203.70 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 359.10 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/359.10 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 359.10 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 73,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148.67/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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