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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 359.33 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 359.33 and 152.52 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 359.33 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/359.33 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 359.33 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 54,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804.25/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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