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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 358.47 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 358.47 and 203.61 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 358.47 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/358.47 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 358.47 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 72,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988.08/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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