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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 359.75 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 359.75 and 213.58 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 359.75 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/359.75 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 359.75 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 76,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,835.04/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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