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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 329.91 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 329.91 and 154.98 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 329.91 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/329.91 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 329.91 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 51,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,128.87/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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