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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 358.40 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 358.40 and 152.48 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 358.40 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/358.40 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 358.40 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 54,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.83/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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