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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 360.06 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 360.06 and 217.01 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 360.06 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/360.06 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 360.06 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 78,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.62/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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