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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 359.66 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 359.66 and 201.32 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 359.66 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/359.66 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 359.66 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 72,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403.95/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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