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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.27 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.27 and 153.02 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.27 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.27 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.27 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 54,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,976.20/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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