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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 358.98 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 358.98 and 203.68 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 358.98 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/358.98 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 358.98 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 73,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117.05/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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