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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 357.98 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 357.98 and 123.32 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 357.98 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/357.98 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 357.98 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 44,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,143.69/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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