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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 359.57 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 359.57 and 152.96 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 359.57 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/359.57 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 359.57 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 54,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.41/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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