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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.49 and 76.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.49 and 76.67 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.49 = 76.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.49 = 76.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.49 × 76.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 27,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483.25/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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