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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 358.72 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 358.72 and 102.36 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 358.72 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/358.72 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 358.72 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 36,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,718.58/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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