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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 329.81 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 329.81 and 150.48 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 329.81 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/329.81 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 329.81 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 49,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,629.06/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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