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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 329.70 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 329.70 and 151.66 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 329.70 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/329.70 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 329.70 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 50,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,002.30/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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