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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 359.88 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 359.88 and 235.64 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 359.88 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/359.88 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 359.88 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 84,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,802.12/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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