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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 358.96 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 358.96 and 93.21 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 358.96 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/358.96 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 358.96 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 33,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.66/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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