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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.24 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.24 and 203.22 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.24 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.24 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.24 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 73,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,003.74/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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