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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 359.23 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 359.23 and 203.44 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 359.23 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/359.23 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 359.23 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 73,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.75/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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