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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.32 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.32 and 235.50 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.32 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.32 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.32 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 84,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,619.86/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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