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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 357.85 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 357.85 and 204.04 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 357.85 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/357.85 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 357.85 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 73,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,015.71/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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