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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 359.64 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 359.64 and 231.12 is: 347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 359.64 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/359.64 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 359.64 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 83,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,120.00/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.03

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