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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 357.94 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 357.94 and 237.11 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 357.94 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/357.94 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 357.94 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 84,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,870.34/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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