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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 358.04 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 358.04 and 232.65 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 358.04 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/358.04 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 358.04 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 83,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,296.84/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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