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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.23, 358.80 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.23, 358.80 and 76.83 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.23 : 358.80 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.23/358.80 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.23x = 358.80 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.23x = 27,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564.97/239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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