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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.53, 359.33 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.53, 359.33 and 77.22 is: 115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.53 : 359.33 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.53/359.33 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.53x = 359.33 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.53x = 27,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747.46/239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.84

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