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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 356.55 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 356.55 and 230.90 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 356.55 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/356.55 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 356.55 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 82,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325.61/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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