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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 356.80 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 356.80 and 237.44 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 356.80 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/356.80 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 356.80 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 84,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,718.59/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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