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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 358.83 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 358.83 and 102.21 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 358.83 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/358.83 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 358.83 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 36,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,676.01/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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