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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 359.85 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 359.85 and 201.66 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 359.85 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/359.85 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 359.85 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 72,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567.35/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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