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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 356.70 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 356.70 and 238.92 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 356.70 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/356.70 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 356.70 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 85,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,222.76/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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