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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 358.95 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 358.95 and 109.28 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 358.95 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/358.95 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 358.95 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 39,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226.06/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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