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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 359.42 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 359.42 and 85.48 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 359.42 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/359.42 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 359.42 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 30,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723.22/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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