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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 358.91 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 358.91 and 210.54 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 358.91 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/358.91 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 358.91 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 75,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.86/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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