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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 330.32 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 330.32 and 152.08 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 330.32 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/330.32 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 330.32 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 50,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,235.07/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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