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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.40 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.40 and 234.64 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.40 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.40 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.40 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 84,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,329.62/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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