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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 360.12 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 360.12 and 203.02 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 360.12 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/360.12 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 360.12 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 73,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,111.56/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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