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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 358.71 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 358.71 and 152.55 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 358.71 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/358.71 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 358.71 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 54,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721.21/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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