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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 357.72 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 357.72 and 234.12 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 357.72 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/357.72 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 357.72 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 83,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,749.41/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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