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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 359.32 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 359.32 and 209.10 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 359.32 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/359.32 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 359.32 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 75,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133.81/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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