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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 360.04 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 360.04 and 234.62 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 360.04 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/360.04 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 360.04 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 84,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,472.58/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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