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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 359.43 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 359.43 and 212.50 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 359.43 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/359.43 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 359.43 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 76,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,378.88/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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