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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.97 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.97 and 102.33 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.97 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.97 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.97 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 36,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,732.89/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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