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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 359.19 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 359.19 and 152.92 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 359.19 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/359.19 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 359.19 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 54,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927.33/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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