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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 358.94 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 358.94 and 76.98 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 358.94 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/358.94 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 358.94 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 27,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631.20/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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