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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.63 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.63 and 84.98 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.63 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.63 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.63 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 30,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477.06/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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