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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 360.43 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 360.43 and 153.26 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 360.43 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/360.43 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 360.43 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 55,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,239.50/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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