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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 360.09 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 360.09 and 207.57 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 360.09 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/360.09 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 360.09 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 74,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743.88/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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