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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 359.03 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 359.03 and 201.16 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 359.03 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/359.03 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 359.03 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 72,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,222.47/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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