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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 359.45 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 359.45 and 209.13 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 359.45 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/359.45 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 359.45 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 75,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,170.73/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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