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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 329.88 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 329.88 and 151.71 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 329.88 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/329.88 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 329.88 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 50,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,046.09/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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