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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 330.30 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 330.30 and 152.01 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 330.30 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/330.30 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 330.30 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 50,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,208.90/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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