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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 358.56 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 358.56 and 210.76 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 358.56 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/358.56 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 358.56 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 75,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,570.11/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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