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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.94 and 77.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.94 and 77.08 is: 115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.94 = 77.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.94 = 77.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.94 × 77.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 27,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667.10/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.62

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