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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 356.39 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 356.39 and 230.82 is: 343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 356.39 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/356.39 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 356.39 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 82,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,260.79/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.53

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