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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 359.15 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 359.15 and 210.74 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 359.15 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/359.15 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 359.15 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 75,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,684.42/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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