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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 358.57 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 358.57 and 117.22 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 358.57 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/358.57 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 358.57 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 42,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031.58/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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