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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 358.55 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 358.55 and 200.70 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 358.55 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/358.55 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 358.55 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 71,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,960.99/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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