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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 329.86 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 329.86 and 151.62 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 329.86 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/329.86 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 329.86 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 50,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013.37/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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