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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 358.98 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 358.98 and 102.34 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 358.98 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/358.98 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 358.98 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 36,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738.01/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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