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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 358.47 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 358.47 and 199.02 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 358.47 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/358.47 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 358.47 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 71,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342.70/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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