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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 359.49 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 359.49 and 151.81 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 359.49 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/359.49 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 359.49 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 54,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573.28/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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