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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.23 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.23 and 152.09 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.23 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.23 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.23 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 54,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483.20/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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