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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 330 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 330 and 150.59 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 330 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/330 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 330 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 49,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694.70/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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