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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 359.06 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 359.06 and 152.73 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 359.06 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/359.06 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 359.06 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 54,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,839.62/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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