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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 358.99 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 358.99 and 158.36 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 358.99 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/358.99 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 358.99 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 56,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,849.66/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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