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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.82 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.82 and 68.88 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.82 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.82 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.82 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 24,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784.40/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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