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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 360.05 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 360.05 and 235.71 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 360.05 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/360.05 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 360.05 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 84,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866.21/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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