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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.06 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.06 and 219.39 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.06 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.06 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.06 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 78,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773.08/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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