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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 358.82 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 358.82 and 158.30 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 358.82 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/358.82 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 358.82 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 56,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801.21/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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