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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.24 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.24 and 210.77 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.24 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.24 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.24 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 75,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,714.16/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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