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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.43 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.43 and 216.27 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.43 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.43 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.43 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 77,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,516.57/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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