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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 358.03 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 358.03 and 238.60 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 358.03 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/358.03 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 358.03 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 85,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425.96/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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