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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 359.97 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 359.97 and 207.22 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 359.97 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/359.97 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 359.97 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 74,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,592.98/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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