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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 359.24 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 359.24 and 207.09 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 359.24 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/359.24 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 359.24 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 74,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393.98/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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