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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 358.96 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 358.96 and 109.38 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 358.96 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/358.96 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 358.96 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 39,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263.04/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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