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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 359.18 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 359.18 and 203.41 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 359.18 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/359.18 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 359.18 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 73,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,060.80/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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