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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 359.09 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 359.09 and 85.38 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 359.09 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/359.09 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 359.09 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 30,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659.10/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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