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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.82 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.82 and 152.43 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.82 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.82 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.82 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 54,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694.17/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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