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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 358.92 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 358.92 and 157.20 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 358.92 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/358.92 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 358.92 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 56,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422.22/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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