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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 359.86 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 359.86 and 153.02 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 359.86 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/359.86 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 359.86 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 55,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,065.78/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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