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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 358.93 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 358.93 and 76.98 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 358.93 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/358.93 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 358.93 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 27,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.43/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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