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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 358.98 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 358.98 and 199.28 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 358.98 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/358.98 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 358.98 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 71,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,537.53/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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