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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 358.87 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 358.87 and 152.79 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 358.87 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/358.87 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 358.87 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 54,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831.75/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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