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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 359.01 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 359.01 and 102.38 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 359.01 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/359.01 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 359.01 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 36,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753.65/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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