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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 359.12 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 359.12 and 158.41 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 359.12 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/359.12 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 359.12 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 56,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888.20/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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