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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 357.16 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 357.16 and 236.40 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 357.16 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/357.16 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 357.16 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 84,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,432.62/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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