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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 358.04 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 358.04 and 207.32 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 358.04 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/358.04 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 358.04 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 74,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,227.58/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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