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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 358.89 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 358.89 and 152.76 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 358.89 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/358.89 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 358.89 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 54,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824.04/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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