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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 360.14 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 360.14 and 230.24 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 360.14 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/360.14 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 360.14 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 82,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,918.63/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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