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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 359.16 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 359.16 and 154 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 359.16 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/359.16 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 359.16 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 55,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310.64/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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