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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 358.81 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 358.81 and 219.21 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 358.81 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/358.81 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 358.81 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 78,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654.74/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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