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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 359.91 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 359.91 and 234.15 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 359.91 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/359.91 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 359.91 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 84,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,272.93/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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