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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 359.32 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 359.32 and 205.03 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 359.32 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/359.32 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 359.32 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 73,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.27/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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