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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.74 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.74 and 151.29 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.74 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.74 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.74 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 54,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273.77/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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