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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 358.98 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 358.98 and 236.76 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 358.98 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/358.98 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 358.98 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 84,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,992.10/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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