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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 361.54 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 361.54 and 230.09 is: 347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 361.54 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/361.54 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 361.54 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 83,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,186.61/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.10

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