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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.45 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.45 and 203.58 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.45 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.45 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.45 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 73,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.16/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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