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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 358.87 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 358.87 and 100.50 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 358.87 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/358.87 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 358.87 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 36,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,066.44/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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