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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 358.24 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 358.24 and 237.92 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 358.24 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/358.24 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 358.24 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 85,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,232.46/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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