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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 358.38 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 358.38 and 207 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 358.38 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/358.38 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 358.38 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 74,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,184.66/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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