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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 330.12 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 330.12 and 152.10 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 330.12 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/330.12 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 330.12 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 50,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,211.25/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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