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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 359.15 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 359.15 and 158.15 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 359.15 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/359.15 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 359.15 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 56,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.57/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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