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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 360.05 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 360.05 and 153.27 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 360.05 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/360.05 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 360.05 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 55,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184.10/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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