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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.37 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.37 and 203.31 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.37 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.37 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.37 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 73,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,063.51/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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