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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 358.74 and 72.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 358.74 and 72.42 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 358.74 = 72.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/358.74 = 72.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 358.74 × 72.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 25,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979.59/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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