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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 359.47 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 359.47 and 77.34 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 359.47 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/359.47 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 359.47 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 27,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802.42/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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