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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.34 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.34 and 154.12 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.34 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.34 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.34 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 55,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381.48/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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