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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 358.32 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 358.32 and 123.32 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 358.32 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/358.32 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 358.32 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 44,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.02/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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