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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 359.32 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 359.32 and 205.32 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 359.32 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/359.32 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 359.32 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 73,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,775.58/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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