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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.46 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.46 and 76.71 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.46 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.46 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.46 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 27,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497.66/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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