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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 359.44 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 359.44 and 77.33 is: 116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 359.44 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/359.44 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 359.44 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 27,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796.20/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.00

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