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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.83 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.83 and 85.16 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.83 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.83 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.83 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 30,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,559.36/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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