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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.80 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.80 and 111.04 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.80 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.80 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.80 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 39,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841.15/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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