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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.32 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.32 and 85.36 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.32 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.32 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.32 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 30,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669.33/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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