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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 358.81 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 358.81 and 122.12 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 358.81 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/358.81 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 358.81 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 43,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,817.88/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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