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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 358.47 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 358.47 and 219.54 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 358.47 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/358.47 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 358.47 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 78,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698.50/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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