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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 358.90 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 358.90 and 233.44 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 358.90 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/358.90 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 358.90 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 83,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,780.14/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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