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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.13 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.13 and 207.66 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.13 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.13 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.13 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 74,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,579.06/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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