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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.93 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.93 and 162.14 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.93 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.93 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.93 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 58,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196.15/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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