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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 358.83 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 358.83 and 68.23 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 358.83 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/358.83 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 358.83 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 24,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.71/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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