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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 358.24 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 358.24 and 212.96 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 358.24 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/358.24 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 358.24 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 76,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,290.79/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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