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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 359.85 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 359.85 and 237.74 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 359.85 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/359.85 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 359.85 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 85,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,550.74/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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