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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 358.88 and 85.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 358.88 and 85.18 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 358.88 = 85.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/358.88 = 85.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 358.88 × 85.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 30,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569.40/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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